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Wednesday, March 02, 2016

Trump Threatens Paul Ryan

Donald Trump

Trump works by intimidation. His supporters, like Jeff Lord on CNN, claimed Trump was presidential and calm in his press conference last night. But, David Axelrod pointed out that Trump threatened Speaker Paul Ryan.

I’m going to get along great with Congress, okay?
Paul Ryan, I don’t know him well. But, I’m sure I’m going to get along great with him.
And if I don’t he’s going to have to pay a big price, okay?
(23 minute mark)

More Mafia-like than Presidential.

Paul Ryan

Not only that, but Trump also asked who a reporter was when the reporter asked the uncomfortable question based on Paul Ryan's criticism of Trump's 'equivocating" about "hate groups": "Who are you, by the way? Who are you with?" Trump didn't ask that of any other reporter. It's like Trump is keeping score about who asks him uncomfortable questions. Trump did follow with: "Okay, very good. Good job." But, the irritation in his voice when asking the reporter's name and organization was clear.